Here are three takeaways from the Lakers’ 127-91 victory Sunday over the Minnesota Timberwolves:

1. No Anthony Davis? No big deal.

The Lakers rode 20 points from Kyle Kuzma and used a strong defensive effort to help hammer Minnesota at Staples Center.

Kuzma was the story of the night, hitting four three-pointers in the first quarter after joining the starting lineup in place of Davis, who sat out because of a bruised calf.

Kuzma continued his solid start this season and improved to 62% percent from three-point range through three games. Yes, 62%.

It’s very early, but Kuzma is easily outperforming his career 33% three-point accuracy coming into his fourth NBA season.

As an added touch, Kuzma tied his career-high with three blocked shots in 29 minutes.

2. Welcome to the Lakers.

After two quiet games, Marc Gasol showed what he could bring to his new team, collecting 12 points, seven rebounds and eight assists in only 21 minutes.

In particular, he connected with LeBron James as the duo set each other up more than a few times. James had 18 points and did not play in the fourth quarter.

Like Kuzma, Gasol was also strong defensively and blocked four shots on a night where Timberwolves center Karl-Anthony Towns sat out because of a dislocated wrist.

3. What opening-night loss?

The Lakers have outscored their last two opponents by 59 points, firmly turning the page on their Dec. 22 loss to the Clippers.

Their offense has been nearly flawless, pinning 138 points on Dallas on Christmas before Sunday’s stellar run.

There are noteworthy hustle intangibles too. The Lakers outscored Dallas in second-chance points, 35-0, their most in the category since 1996. And they held Minnesota to 17% three-point shooting while limiting former All-Star guard D’Angelo Russell to four points.

The Lakers have a home game Monday against Portland before starting a four-game trip that takes them through San Antonio for two games and Memphis for two.